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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,410.37, 24,017.55 and 11,737.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,410.37, 24,017.55 and 11,737.94 is: 16,192.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,410.37 : 24,017.55 = 11,737.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,410.37/24,017.55 = 11,737.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,410.37x = 24,017.55 × 11,737.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,410.37x = 281,916,440.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,916,440.76/17,410.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,192.45

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